Cherokee Heritage Center to undergo stabilization and reuse stonework; public access will close during construction

Sep 14, 2026

Officials said construction documents for the Cherokee Heritage Center will continue through mid-January; historic columns will be stabilized and portions of the building’s stone exterior will be salvaged and repurposed on the grounds, with public access closing once active construction begins.

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The Culture Committee received an update on the Cherokee Heritage Center’s restoration and construction schedule. Molly Jarvis told the committee that construction documents are being completed and that work will continue "through the middle of January." She said the project includes stabilization of historic columns and that the team plans to salvage and repurpose original stonework on the grounds.

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